Today's Flooring News

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Intertech Names Business Development Director

Austin, TX, Nov. 5, 2008--Intertech Flooring has named Courtney Gay to the newly created position of director of new business development. Diana Gonzalez was named design consultant.

Oriental Weavers Chosen HDC Vendor of Year

Dalton, GA, Nov. 4, 2008--From a pool of approximately 700 home décor vendors, Oriental Weavers was named Home Decorators Collection’s 2008 Vendor of the Year at the retailer’s recent Vendor Conference.

StonExpo Draws Good Crowd to Event

Dallas, TX, Nov. 4, 2008-- Attendance overall was down but solid at the StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas show Oct. 15-18, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Banks Tighten Standards on All Types of Loans

Washington, DC, Nov. 4, 2008--Banks held back on all sorts of lending, from home mortgages to credit cards and business loans, as the worst financial crisis in seven decades took a bigger toll on the economy.

Designer Dixon To Show Rugs at Atlanta Show

Atlanta, GA, Nov. 4, 2008--Designer Barry Dixon will unveil his exclusive new area rug designs with Megerian Oriental Rugs at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market featuring the National Oriental Rug Show in January.

Mohawk Reports Loss on Charges, Sees Better '09

Calhoun, GA, Nov. 4, 2008--Mohawk Industries reported a third-quarter loss as the faltering economy has pinched consumers.

Scandian Expands Suncrest Distribution

Houston, TX, Nov. 3, 2008--Scandian Wood Floors has expanded its distribution agreement with Suncrest Supply in the Southeastern U.S..

Factory Orders Fall Again in September

Washington, DC, Nov. 4, 2008--U.S. factory orders fell sharply in September for the second straight month, another sign that the manufacturing sector is slowing at a rapid pace.

Tandus Names Marketing Communications Director

Dalton, GA, Nov. 3, 2008--Tandus has promoted Tanya Koenen-Ogden to director of marketing communications.

Construction Spending Better Than Expected

Washington, DC, Nov. 3, 2008--Construction spending fell less than expected in September.